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In Pics: An Aurora Spectacle Shines Through Skies Around The World

The skies around the world turned technicolour on Friday after a massive solar storm, most powerful in over two decades, hit Earth. The stunning celestial light show was visible across the world including in Europe, Canada, US and Australia.

  • Aurora Borealis, also called the northern lights, shine through the night sky in San Francisco, California.
    Aurora Borealis, also called the northern lights, shine through the night sky in San Francisco, California.
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  • With a camper's tent in the foreground, the northern lights shine through the night sky in San Francisco, California.
    With a camper's tent in the foreground, the northern lights shine through the night sky in San Francisco, California.
  • Photographers capture the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, in Christchurch, New Zealand.
    Photographers capture the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, in Christchurch, New Zealand.
  • The sky above the Lake Ellesmere in New Zealand witnesses the enchanting Aurora Australis.
    The sky above the Lake Ellesmere in New Zealand witnesses the enchanting Aurora Australis.
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  • As northern lights illuminate the night sky in British Columbia, Canada, a couple enjoys the spectacle.
    As northern lights illuminate the night sky in British Columbia, Canada, a couple enjoys the spectacle.
  • As the northern lights paint the sky with breathtaking colours, people gather to witness the extraordinary sight in New Brighton, northwest England.
    As the northern lights paint the sky with breathtaking colours, people gather to witness the extraordinary sight in New Brighton, northwest England.
  • The Aurora Borealis turns Austria's night sky pink.
    The Aurora Borealis turns Austria's night sky pink.
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  • The Aurora Borealis lights up the nigt sky in Espoo, Finland.
    The Aurora Borealis lights up the nigt sky in Espoo, Finland.
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